Common use of Safe Port Clause in Contracts

Safe Port. If by reason of or in compliance with any such direction or recommendation described in section 21.10 the Vessel does not proceed to the port or ports of loading or discharge to which she may have been ordered, the Vessel may proceed to the nearest safe port or anchorage from where the Vessel is then located, as determined by the Master, and there await further orders from Charterer not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article 21. Notwithstanding movements of the Vessel by reason of or in compliance with section 21.10 or this section 21.11, Owner shall be entitled to payment of Hire as if the Vessel had proceeded in accordance with Charterer’s original orders. So long as Owner and the Master have acted in compliance with the provisions of this Article 21 and otherwise in compliance with the provisions of this Charter, all extra expenses involved in reaching, standing by at, loading or discharging the cargo at and returning from, any such other port or safe anchorage shall be paid by Charterer.